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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Acceptance Rate 56.98 %
SAT Average 1,330
Tuition & Fees $36,694
($15,478)
Student Population 38,170
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,832

Academic Overview

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Campus, Blacksburg, VA
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC) is the military component of the student body at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Cadets live together in residence halls, attend morning formation, wear a distinctive uniform, and receive an intensive military and leadership educational experience similar to that available at the United States service academies. The Corps of Cadets has existed from the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1872 to the present-day institution of Virginia Tech, which is designated a senior military college by federal law. According to program staff, about 1400 students participate as of September, 2018. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public, four-years institute located in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $15,478 for Virginia residents and $36,694 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $18,013 for Virginia residents and $34,085 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 38,170 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 56.98% and the graduation rate is 86% last year.
The salary after graduation from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $67,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Virginia Tech's tuition & fees is $15,478 for Virginia residents and $36,694 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $18,013 for in-state students and $34,085 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$15,478$36,694
Graduate$18,013$34,085
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Virginia Tech. The acceptance rate of Virginia Tech is 56.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.75%. The average graduation rate is 86% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,832 and 50% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 38,170 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 56.98 %.
Acceptance Rate
56.98%
Graduation Rate for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 86 %
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 91 %
Retention Rate
91%
Student Population for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 38,170
Student Population
38,170
Student to Faculty Ratio for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,832 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,832

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131
Phone540-231-6994
WEBwww.vt.edu/
Admissionvt.edu/admissions/undergraduate.html
Online Applicationvt.edu/apply.html
Financial Aidwww.finaid.vt.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universit/Freshman-Students/
Veterans Tuitionveterans.vt.edu/students/benefits.html
Athletichttps://aie.vt.edu/strategic-analysis/public-disclosure-requirements.html
Disability Servicewww.ssd.vt.edu/index.html

Offered Degrees

Virginia Tech offers 278 major programs through online and on-site education where 18 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's770
Master's739
Doctorate (Research)530
Doctorate (Practical)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate689
Post-Master's Certificate40

Special Learning Opportunities

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:10,300)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,456)

Veterans Benefits

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges